7benefaction — noun Etymology: Late Latin benefaction , benefactio, from Latin bene facere to do good to, from bene + facere to do more at do Date: 1635 1. the act of benefiting 2. a benefit conferred; especially a charitable donation …

8benefaction — /ben euh fak sheuhn, ben euh fak /, n. 1. an act of conferring a benefit; the doing of good; a good deed: He is known throughout the region for his many benefactions. 2. the benefit conferred; charitable donation: to solicit benefactions for… …